Management of common bile duct stones: controversies and future perspectives
- 1 September 2004
- Vol. 6 (3) , 140-143
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13651820410025156
Abstract
Background The advent of endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for diagnosis and treatment has revolutionised the management of bile duct stones. Yet several controversies still surround the optimal means of investigation and treatment.Keywords
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